[John Caton]

I had a question, but couldn’t really form it in my head and certainly couldn’t articulate it, but it had to do with facing up to and opposing evil (selfish actions detrimental to me and others) around us in the material world. So I found my question in Tom’s question and the answer in Albert’s response. Starting to see the benefit of sharing.

[John Caton]

I am far from an adequate understanding of the forces working in the world and my life.

[John Caton]

I loved Tony’s video regarding simulation. I’ve heard the comparison of life and game simulation/VR increasingly in the past couple of years. In my heart I haven’t believed, but I have been unable to counter it. This video provided the counter-arguments I couldn’t muster. True, they probably benefit me more so than anyone I would argue with, so selfishly I’ll likely keep them to myself as there’s little benefit from arguing anyway.

[John Caton]

So in fact, we are limited to “matter” and “form of matter”, unable to discern “abstract form” and “essence”. As we move up the rungs, what happens? Do we gradually discern abstract forms, or are abstract forms “moving” into or becoming forms of matter?

[John Caton]

I truly don’t know. Is there an upward limit? If not, then I’m not yet able to relate to the concept. If there is an upward limit, what are the limiters? I have a journey ahead, don’t I?

[John Caton]

Thank you, Albert, for your timely and thoughtful response.  After I asked the question I began reading the book, Kabbalah Revealed, in which Rav Laitman provide an answer to the same question. I thought to myself, “What an elementary question, I asked”. I had one of those “Duh!” moments. I was well prepared, therefore, for your answer confirming my understanding. I appreciate you and everyone there assisting us in this climb.

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